Cinema l Popcorn Flicksss Takes 5 Films To 79th Cannes Film Festival

By - Aanya

Lord Baden-Powell National Award winning film-maker, Amit R Agrwal is taking his five new films to present at Marche du Film, Cannes Film Festival in May, 2026.

It may be recalled that the 2024 cut of his earlier film, Honey Kapoor Origins, that he presented during Marche du Film, Cannes Film Festival is now on apps like  Apple TV+, Fire TV etc.

Agrwal gave a no-holds-barred, honest, take on film-industry today, "with business of films down in the global market, it is very important to innovate and forge creative-synergies. Putting in money as a solo producer is passe, now you have to have a pool of people investing, if you want your film to make any mark".

Agrwal after France will soon be traveling to another country in Europe, "69-days to be precise, filming my webseries 69 Opposites Attract".

The cult series and film, "69 Opposites Attract" that is part of doctoral thesis done at Faculty of Law, UNSW, Sydney, Australia will see the launch of the new-season during a private event at Cannes.  

Emmy nominated producer Tirlok Malik based in New York, congratulated Agrwal and said 'hopefully soon, we might set-up a film in Hollywood, we've been working for it and look forward to this amazing project".

Not Just A Review l Bhooth Bangla

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

• This Akshay Kumar - Wamiqa Gabbi starrer has a brilliant 1st-half, with an average 2nd-half

Bhooth Bangla tells the story of a haunted palace. On the death of his grandfather, Arjun Acharya (Akshay Kumar) comes to take charge of the palace as willed by his grandfather in his ancestral town, Mangalpur. Arjun’s sister, Meera (Mithila Palkar), due to get married is zeroing in on a wedding venue and her partner, Rahul and she likes the palace.

The conflict is - Mangalpur doesn't see weddings because of the curse of Vadhusur - a folklore that says, the newly-married bride will be killed by the demon on the wedding night itself.

However, Arjun doesn’t believe in demons, ghosts and spirits. Contrary to all the warnings of the palace caretaker, Shantaram (Asrani); he calls wedding planner Jagdish  (Paresh Rawal) to the village to plan a grand wedding. 

In between he falls in love with Wamiqa Gabbi; she seems to know quite a bit about Vadhusur. Is she connected to Vadhusur?

The first half is brilliant with many comic moments - in fact, these moments are such that you fall off your chair laughing. particularly the Paresh Rawal commode sequence.

The second half where the horror element is introduced needed sharper writing - mainly because the writers have ignored the logics - rendering the narrative confusing

• A father whose son is under the spell of Vadhusur will kill the demon, rather than help the demon resurrect
• The Akshay - Tabu - Jissu track reminds one of Bhool Bhulaiya 2 track with Tabu
• Wamiqa Gabbi's character that starts on such a high, is totally ignored in the second half

These are glaring glitches that make the second half unconvincing. Writers ought to have sharpen their pen.

Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav are first-rate as the principal cast. Tabu and Wamiqa Gabbi are aptly cast as the leading ladies. Supporting cast that includes Asrani, Rajesh Sharma, etc. provides good support.

Priyadarshan's direction is good, but writing puts him down in the second half and the climax.

Overall, the film had all the makings of a blockbuster - but the second half will reduce it's BO potential to an average fare. Though if you are big time into comedies, you will love the first half!

Cinema l Bhooth Bangla Opens Better Than Expectations

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

Akshay Kumar starrer 'Bhooth Bangla' opens better than expectations in it's paid-previews that kick-off today at various multiplexes worldwide from 9pm onwards.

The film piars Wamiqa Gabbi with Akshay Kumar for the very first time and reunites, cult filmmaker, Priyadarshan with Akshay Kumar after 'n-number of years'!

While the promotional material was mostly received positively - it remains to be seen whether  Bhooth Bangla continues Akshay's bullish run at the box-office.

Read Bhooth Bangla review only on Bhaarat Bol News soon 

News Shorts l India - France Ties

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

India and France have seen a historical high in their ties in the last decade, spearheaded by the central government and successive leadership in France. .

Continuing this mutual association, a France-India Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Senate of France called on the Speaker, Lok Sabha, Om Birla, in New Delhi on April 15, 2026, to further boost the ties between the two countries.

Cinema l अमिताभ बच्चन को याद आए रामधारी सिंह 'दिनकर' के शब्द

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

• अमिताभ बच्चन को याद आए रामधारी सिंह 'दिनकर' के ये शब्द; बोले- 'राष्ट्रकवि ने मेरी ऑटोग्राफ बुक में लिखा था'
• बॉलीवुड के शहंशाह अमिताभ बच्चन ने हाल ही में राष्ट्रकवि रामधारी सिंह 'दिनकर' की कुछ लाइनें साझा की हैं।

अमिताभ बच्चन सोशल मीडिया पर खूब एक्टिव रहते हैं और नियमित रूप से ब्लॉग भी लिखते हैं। हालांकि, अधिकांश बार वे अपने एक्स अकाउंट से बहुत छोटे ट्वीट करते हैं। कई बार सिर्फ नंबर लिखकर छोड़ देते हैं। मगर, बीते दिन उन्होंने एक के बाद एक दो पोस्ट शेयर किए। दरअसल, उन्होंने कुछ मोटिवेशनल लाइनें साझा की, और बताया कि यह लाइनें राष्ट्रकवि दिनकर की हैं।

अमिताभ बच्चन ने अपने सोशल मीडिया से पोस्ट साझा कर लिखा,  'सफलता उन लोगों को मिलती है जो हिम्मत करते हैं और एक्ट करते हैं'। 

फिर, तुरंत बाद उन्होंने एक और पोस्ट साझा किया और स्पष्ट किया कि ये लाइनें कवि 'दिनकर' की हैं - पिछली पोस्ट में जो कोट था, वह महान राष्ट्रकवि रामधारी सिंह 'दिनकर' का था। उन्होंने यह मेरी ऑटोग्राफ बुक में तब लिखा था, जब मैंने उनसे ऑटोग्राफ मांगा था। यह बात बहुत पुरानी है, जब वे दिल्ली में हमारे घर आए थे l

फिलहाल सड़ी के महानायक, बच्चन साब, कल्कि २ और केबीसी के आने वाले सीज़न की शूटिंग में व्यस्त हैं l

News Shorts l Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

The Prime Minister of India, inaugurated the Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira at Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri in Mandya district, Karnataka on April 15, 2026.

It may be recalled that India is known worldwide for it's spirituality and for it's non-violent approach; these are the very essentials to lead a life full of humanity and peace. Such places of worship promote both spiritualism and humanism and guide the people at large to work for world-peace. 

Cinema l YRF & Mohit Suri reunite Aneet and Ahaan

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

Saiyaara came as a complete shocker in 2025. It was the first romantic film in a long-long time, decades to be precise that was seen by the industry as just another film - before the film, blew every record for a romantic film, ever in India.

The film catapulted the lead pair Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda to superstardom - now the lead pair is teaming up with the Saiyaara team for another romantic film described as intense romance in a press-note issued by YRF.

Expected to go on floors by the year-end, YRF has taken a drastically different route by not naming this upcoming film, Saiyaara 2!

The film is as yet untitled and is, reportedly, looking for a summer 2028 release.

News Shorts l Convocation Ceremony AIIMS Nagpur

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the convocation ceremony of AIIMS Nagpur at Nagpur, Maharashtra on April 15, 2026.

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the field of medicine is not merely a profession; it is a path for serving humanity with sensitivity. A doctor not only treats diseases but also instills hope in the minds of those suffering from disease.

The President said that the good health of citizens is as important for the nation's progress as it is for their own personal well-being. To ensure that citizens remain healthy and are able to contribute to nation-building to their full potential, the Government of India has taken several significant steps over the past decade.

The President concluded with the statement that empathetic counsel which doctors provide offers strength not only to the patient but also to their family members. Often, doctors encounter challenging situations; yet, even in such circumstances, they must maintain sensitivity toward the patient and their family. Patients and their families, too, should always treat medical professionals with respect. This is essential for maintaining the bond of trust between a doctor and a patient.

#BNHAF Awards and Festival 25th Edition l Nominate Now

By - Aanya

The cult #BNHAF Awards and Festival is back to celebrate it's 25th Edition.

Scheduled to open on May 10, 2026 in Europe - the festival has seen the biggest IP from India Bahubali in the official selection in the past-editions.

The festival has Cannes Film Festival connect too, because the festival awarded Pratham Khurana, whose film 'Nauha', was the Official Selection in the La Cinef section of Cannes Film Festival at the #BNHAF.

Varsha Rajkhowa, Miss Scuba International 2016 and the only Indian to win the coveted title was earlier given the #BNHAF Award and the #BNHAF Tiara.

Amit R Agrwal, Artistic Director of #BNHAF Awards and Festival said, it feels like a dream from the 1st Edition when many told me the festival will wind up to celebrating 25th Edition in Europe - the festival has come a long way!

The 25th Edition will conclude in August, 2026 in Europe; Rekha Vohra, Talent Mentor said, "I am all excited, more than 50 nominees are waiting with bated breath for their #BNHAF Award - if we get 100 nominees, it will be the perfect-10 round-up to the celebrations".

Though, Agarwal, reiterated the statement of one of the star-awardees in the past, Nyra Banerjee's candid confession, "in the end it is all about your win that matters, even if it is one award - it is all very special".

Cinema l Madhubala Biopic l Sara Arjun or Sharvari

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

• रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक, मधुबाला की बोयपिक में अभिनेत्री सारा अर्जुन नहीं, शरवरी की कास्टिंग की चर्चाएं तेज हैं।

अपने दौर की दिग्गज अभिनेत्री मधुबाला की बायोपिक में लीड रोल के लिए कई अदाकाराओं का नाम चर्चा में है। मधुबाला के जीवन पर बनने वाली फिल्म में उनकी भूमिका निभाने के लिए अभिनेत्री की तलाश जारी है। इस प्रोजेक्ट से कई बड़े नाम पहले ही जुड़ चुके हैं। 

मीडिया रिपोर्ट्स में कहा जा रहा, शरवरी को फिल्म में लिए जाने की चर्चाएं सच हैं। कहा जा रहा है कि इस रोल के लिए जिन नामों पर विचार किया जा रहा है, उनमें शरवरी अब टॉप चॉइस में से एक हैं'। हालांकि, अभी तक कोई आधिकारिक पुष्टि नहीं हुई है।

News Shorts l Transformation of Tribal Lives

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated a conference titled “Transformation of Tribal Lives through Science and Technological Interventions - Preserving Language, Faith and Culture” at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi.

The conference was well-attended by people from various socio-economic strata and saw conducive engagement of various stakeholders attending the conference. 

News Shorts l Ambedkar Jayanti

By - Amit kumaR Agarwal

The Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla paying floral tributes to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on the occasion of his 136th Birth Anniversary, in New Delhi on April 14, 2026.